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Brisport April 2018
KCF Month! We finally go
rallying….
What’s in this month’s edition?
• Another great read – we hope!
• How about sending us a story or two!
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PRESIDENTS REPORT APRIL 2018
It will be a short report this month with most of the detail to be contained in my report to
the AGM elsewhere. March was a frustrating month notable for an absence of events.
We did at least hold another of the highly successful co-driver’s nights, where much useful
information was imparted. It was greeted quite enthusiastically and shows the thirst for
quality knowledge out there. We are thinking of ways to hold such nights dealing with
other subject areas.
The big disappointment for the month was that we had to postpone the running of the
Inspirations Paint Capalaba Hinterland Rally. We kept the door open as long as possible,
but an overnight dump of rain on Imbil in the early hours of Wednesday morning prior to
the event put paid to our chances. It would be easy to sheet home blame to one
particular area, or to suggest a simple solution. But there were many factors being
constantly considered. Borumba Dam for example was still over-topping the spillway by
at least 50mm on the Tuesday afternoon. The estimate was with another 30-50mm of
rain, the crossings of Yabba Creek would start to go under. Cutting access to half of our
stages, plus places like the Deer Park. We also knew that there were two places
(including the famous causeway that cut Kent and I off a couple of weeks beforehand)
that had at least 300 mm of water over the road BEFORE it rained anymore. Plus, a
meandering cyclone. So, while on Tuesday if the forecasts held true we would be alright,
come Wednesday morning they had not and so the straw had broken the camel’s back.
But out of adversity comes opportunity, so we
now have a new date of June 2.
This will be after the first KCF Rallysport Short
Course Challenge at Glastonbury, so those
tackling the QRC have had an opportunity for
some seat time before the big one. We are also
using the time wisely to make some tweaks to the
route to remove a couple of weather damaged
sections of road that would have been a little
unpleasant on the day. In its place we have a
new stage, with a more sensible liaison format
that I believe all but the oldest and boldest will
not have driven before. A nice flowing section of
road to test your skills - it is not all downside.
What’s more it is later in the year. We would expect (but lately I am never sure) the
weather to be kinder but definitely cooler, should be pleasant in the car. It is also darker
an hour earlier. So, we are going to take the opportunity for more night running.
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All these changes add up to a few more
competitive km’s. But still finishing around the same
time. What’s not to love?
Finally, as mentioned, we will be promoting the first
KCF Rallysport Short Course Challenge on April 14 at
Glastonbury. Clerk of Course, Craig Porter has been working hard to give us a good
event. Remembering our generous sponsor, Keith Fackrell’s words of last year.
“These are a great chance to develop, hone and practice in-
car skills and teamwork in a friendly environment.” 28 cars
are due to front the starter for two passes of recce and 3
competitive passes on pace notes. It should be a good day.
To further boost the excitement of the short course challenge. We have been fortunate
to secure a supporter (who wishes to remain nameless). So, for 2018, all three events will
accumulate points towards the award of the 2018 BSCC Short Course Challenge
Champion. Details appear elsewhere in this magazine and on the club website and
Facebook. Put in some effort to make it to all three and gain some points towards an
overall result.
Peter Flynn
pflynnaus@gmail.com
0423 204849
Brisport April 2018 Brisbane Sporting Car Club recently sent to the Childhood Cancer Support a generous donation that was collected over entries fees during our 2017 events. We’d like to thank all competitors who chose to donate to this very worthwhile cause. Following is the response received from Childhood Cancer following our donation: Thank you for your heartfelt donation to Childhood Cancer Support (CCS). Your generosity will make an immediate difference to the services that we can provide for our families who stay with us whilst their child is undergoing treatment for cancer. Having a child diagnosed with cancer is a devastating experience. At CCS we believe it is important for families to be together while their child is undergoing treatment. CCS is the only provider of short, medium and long term accommodation services for families from regional areas. During their stay, in one of our 17 self-contained units or 3 short-term units, we offer family members a range of support services including transport, financial assistance, emotional support and social activities to help families to cope during this very difficult time. Over 600 children in Australia are diagnosed with cancer each year. Sadly, demand for accommodation outstrips supply. Our goal in 2018 and beyond is to increase our accommodation capacity so that we can provide accommodation for every family that needs it. Your continued support is helping to make this a reality. For latest updates on our services please visit our website at www.ccs.org.au or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ccsaus.
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DATE EVENT TYPE LOCATION
14 APR 2018 KCF RALLYSPORT SHORT SHORT COURSE RD GLASTONBURY
COURSE 1
2 JUNE 2018 INSPIRATIONS PAINT QRC1 IMBIL
CAPALABA HINTERLAND
RALLY
JIMNA
23 JUN 2018 KCF RALLYSPORT SHORT SHORT COURSE RD
COURSE 2
18 AUG 2018 P3 SOLUTIONS BENARKIN QRC3 BENARKIN
RALLY
22 SEP 2018 SR AUTOMOTIVE QRC4 MANUMBAR
MANUMBAR RALLY
27 OCT 2018 KCF RALLYSPORT SHORT SHORT COURSE RD IMBIL
COURSE 3
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WE’VE RECENTLY BEEN CONTACTED BY KEVIN HOGAN FROM ROCKHAMPTON
– CAN YOU HELP?
I am researching the history and current whereabouts of a Morris 1500 rally car
which was campaigned in the Brisbane area during the 1970s.
The car was owned by Ann Thomson for a while then sold on (I am told) to a
gentleman named Larry Corcoran (or Corkoran ) after who's ownership the car
disappeared ...I was wondering if any of your senior club members may recall
Larry, and know where he currently resides as he may be able to fill in some of
the cars later history
Thank you for your time
Kind Regards
Kevin Hogan
Rockhampton
You can contact Kevin on 0411 071 342 or email cuda64@bigpond.com
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DATE THEME GUEST PRESENTER
WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY OFFICIALS TRAINING NIGHT JOHN COLEMAN & TONY
2018 KABEL
WEDNESDAY 11TH JULY TELL US WHAT YOU WANT
2018
WEDNESDAY 15TH TELL US WHAT YOU WANT
AUGUST 2018
WEDNESDAY 10TH YEP – ONE MORE TIME, TELL US WHAT
OCTOBER 2018 YOU WANT
IN 2018 WE WOULD LIKE TO FOCUS ON MORE TECHNICAL ISSUES THAT WILL ASSIST COMPETITORS AND
OFFICIALS – PLEASE EMAIL YOUR
IDEAS ON TOPICS YOU’D LIKE US
TO COVER.
EMAIL
bscc@ozemail.com.au
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President’s Reports for BSCC Annual
General Meeting
BSCC Clubrooms, Wednesday 4 th
April 2018
Introduction
Twelve months ago I was able to report that there were definite signs of hope for the
years ahead. The loan had been repaid, equipment renewal had begun and event
entry levels had been quite pleasing. Overall 2017 has continued with similar themes, but
we must also analyse what has in many ways been a more difficult year then the very
successful 2016. While the trajectory remains positive the environment we operate in is
dynamic and a combination of factors, not least of which has been weather, have hurt
us financially compared to last year. But through it all, we still managed to clear all
outstanding debtors while starting on the path of equipment renewal. We ended 2017
with club reserves still satisfactory but still able to record a surplus to assist with future
developments within the club and sport.
Financials
No one really wants to talk about the finances. We would rather all be discussing cars,
events and good times. But we can only do that when we are able to financially survive.
So rest assured we are still viable. But we must note that the surplus recorded for 2017
was $11,360, which was $17,515 down on the very pleasing 2016 result. There are a
number of factors to consider in this.
• Pleasingly membership remained stable at around 230-240, up on around 180 of
a few years ago. But always room to grow.
• Property and equipment spending up approx. $10K. Radio maintenance, timing
etc.
• Event income dropped a significant $21K.
o SR Automotive Manumbar Rally and P3 Solutions Benarkin Rally both ran
successfully from a financial point of view. But numbers were down slightly
at Manumbar and more at Benarkin.
o Of most significance compared to 2016 where we ran two off-road events,
in 2017 we ran NONE. This was due to lack of entries received as there are
internal ructions between the off road community and CAMS. We need a
rethink and perhaps target a different customer base.
o The Future Auto Rally Experience ran as planned and successfully opened
the year and gave us a Come ‘n Try Opportunity.
o We also planned three events in the KCF Rallysport Short Course Challenge,
but in the end we only got one across the line. Of the other planned two,
the first one donated its date to the SR Automotive Manumbar RallyBrisport April 2018
because of wet weather, and the third one was cancelled due to wet
weather.
• Events are our future so for 2018 we plan to run an additional major event based
around the QRC and hopefully the full complement of KCF Short Course Events.
• We did manage to achieve a full $15K reduction in total liabilities compared to
2016. We paid a long standing debtor in full and also finalised loans outstanding
to club members since the dark days of a few years ago.
• We did also manage to spend money as needed on equipment maintenance
and replacement.
• Bunnings income dropped approx. $8K. But is set to cease altogether in 2018. We
got less days as other groups sought to get in, plus it had run its course. A massive
thank you to Barry Farrell for keeping it alive for another year. But time for a rest.
Cost Pressures for 2018 and Beyond
The board has made a conscious decision over the last few years to stabilise entry fees
to encourage new and returning entrants. But inevitably cost pressures are becoming
hard to bear. The modern world brings with it many and varied costs that we did not
always face to the same extent in the past. Using the Inspirations Paint Capalaba
Hinterland Rally as an example
• We must now bear the cost of rubbish removal from Imbil showgrounds. We can’t
slip the scouts a few quid to deal with it anymore, as Gympie Council have
changed dump rules dramatically.
• Imbil Forest surrounds are filling with people wanting the ‘quiet life’. So we must
now contain dust on certain roads. We either supply a water truck or some
convoluted volunteer official solution.
• We now pay several hundred dollars for traffic management plans so as to use
parts of certain roads. This is a requirement for issue of an event permit.
• Our medical support expenses increased further this year.
• We increasingly bear the cost of road preparation such as mowing and minor
repairs. The alternate is ‘goat tracks’.
• Regulatory, safety and permit conditions continue to tighten and the cost is
inevitably sent to the organiser.
So I would suggest it is inevitable that entry fees are due to rise. So when I get asked a
question like ‘why do we run a multi-club.’ The answer is screamingly obvious to me. One
Multi-club entry pays for a traffic management plan. Another two pay for the rubbish
collection, and so on. So I will make no apology for exploring every possible avenue to
facilitate additional entries. Provided they are willing to pay for it.
Where Next?
Well it is easy to suggest it is all way too hard. But like everything in life, survival favours
the species that evolve. While the weather and a bunch of issues hit us in 2017, we did
achieve an enormous amount. We have our immensely useful club trailer. Thanks to the
efforts of board member John Coleman, we have fantastic new start clocks that as a
competitor myself I can say are sensational to use. The generosity and work of another
board member David Bannister also means we now have dry cell batteries to powerBrisport April 2018 them without relying on people’s car battery. Yet another board member Tony Kabel is working hard to get a viable replacement for the Tag Heuer clocks which are fading fast. Our appeal last year for help means through a number of club members’ generosity we have terrific waterproof, shockproof transport boxes to preserve this equipment for years to come. Our radio system is still holding up well thanks in no small part to Craig Porters dedicated hours and hours of work. We need a medium to long term solution and that remains a pressing safety and operational issue. As discussed in the financial section as we head in to 2018, the club is financial, and is maintaining a reserve for ‘rainy days’. Just as well as we have been getting plenty of them lately. We have reduced our liabilities to effectively zero. So in crude terms, ‘we owe no one nothing’. I have not yet mentioned people. The wonderful key to making this all happen. This year it is pleasing to see a couple of people ‘stepping up’ and taking the lead. Ian Gorski for instance has formed his team, and is pressing ahead showing full initiative to deliver the Benarkin rally later in the year. We also have people like Iain Robertson doing a great job organising officials for Imbil. When we do run Imbil we will also qualify another couple of people in event command. Organisers of the future perhaps? But it can never be taken for granted. Every event is a demanding struggle to fill all places. But so far we are doing it, but we do wish it was easier. So overall I can see nothing helping the club more than the weather cooperating for a change, and delivering our full schedule of events. It was easy in some ways to get up at the 2017 AGM and tell a good story because we had made a significant surplus. But I can also contend that at this AGM we have a much more ‘solid’ story to tell. Sure we do not have as much apparent ‘cash’ to report, but we have done effective things with what we have. The club is running a larger calendar for 2018. But it is a strain. We are still short of Clerks of Course, Secretaries and senior officials, just as much as road closures and others. But there can be no doubt that without first having the organisers, then road closure numbers are a moot point. For 2018 and beyond we need to continue to consolidate but look at how we evolve. The recent experience with the Hinterland Rally shows that maybe we need to rethink our ‘model’ of an infrastructure heavy service park which we are so hugely dependent on. We need to promote our sport and our club harder and better. It helps bring in funding and interest that helps to defray the costs and raise the interest. But this takes effort and it takes people with commitment. The board needs to continue to renew and get fresh ideas. As do our organisers. We will continue to use the strategic planning forums to develop these ideas. Please be prepared to constructively contribute. Finally yet again there is one person who we must acknowledge the enormous debt we owe. Margaret MacKay remains an integral resource. If only we could clone her. I doubt anyone fully knows just what she does. But I know for instance when we were scrambling over Christmas to get permits done etc for the first events, she was steadfastly working away helping. Margaret, thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
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As a very young lad I used to thrill to the sights and sounds of cars in the forest. Who can
forget rotaries lighting up the night sky as they popped and banged towards you. I still
think Colin McRae was the most entertaining driver to buckle a helmet. Fortunately today
we can still do what we love in the forest and surrounds, and Datsuns go faster than ever,
and we can still see gorgeous 555 replica WRX’s in action. But we do not greet the dawn
very often now do we? So what can we do in the future with technology new ideas,
revisiting initiatives that worked and a fresh look now and then? Kent Lawrence and I
got lost for a night and hey presto, we have a new stage in Imbil. Who would have
thought? I look back with satisfaction but look forward with even greater enthusiasm for
the potential on offer.
RALLIES
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NAVIGATOR
Michael Sawyer is seeking a
navigator.
Anyone keen can contact him
on 0488 799 846
Or email : atraxv@gmail.comBrisport April 2018
And we had plenty at the recent AGM
Presentations were made to:
Rally Champion : Todd Webster
Ladies Champion : Melody Taylor
Achievement Award : Brayden Wilson
Officials Champion : Kelli Hurford
Club Champion : Brad Hurford & Dominic
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Sportsman Award : Tristan Carrigan
BSCC Club Award : John Coleman
Junior Champion : Rachel HurfordBrisport April 2018
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Honorary Board
President ............................... Peter Flynn
Vice President ....................... Paul Woodward
Secretary ............................... Margot Knowles
Treasurer................................ Rod Sams
Club Captain ......................... Ryan Preston
Immediate Past President ... Barry Neuendorff
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On behalf of the Board of Brisbane Sporting Car Club and Membership Registrar,
Margaret Mackay, it is with great pleasure that we welcome the following new or
returning Members to our Club.
Welcome to:
Melinda, Paul & Sophie Bergmann – Member No: 4953
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